[vc_row width=”no-padded” id=”home”][vc_column lg_col=”12″ width=”1/1″][rev_slider alias=”storytime”][/rev_slider][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row id=”about” label=”about”][vc_column width=”1/1″][heading header_align=”center”]About the Storytime Foundation[/heading][bordered_divider divider_color=”#41c0be” divider_width=”60″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”10″ scroll_animation=”fadeIn” scroll_animation_delay=”0.4″][/vc_column][vc_column align=”center” align_sm=”center” scroll_animation=”fadeIn”][vc_video src=”https://youtu.be/9VVbNSCGNrk”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][lead align=”left” scroll_animation=”fadeIn”]Storytime Foundation strengthens vulnerable young children and their families by enhancing the bond between parent and child early in life.[/lead][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”100″]
A strong bond between a caregiver and child during the first 1000 days significantly improves outcomes in life for the child and the wider family unit. It also has positive effects on literacy.
A caregiver taking time to read to their child—especially as a baby—is a key driver of early attachment. While ongoing experiences of neglect, stress or trauma can seriously impede development, early attachment can return children who have experienced adversity to normal biological function, creating equal opportunities in life for all Kiwi kids.
At Storytime we are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. By connecting with our partners and whanau in authentic, culturally responsive and mana-enhancing ways we can support whanau to thrive.
We know a strong bond made in the early years between tamariki and their parents/caregivers acts as a protective cloak throughout the child’s life. Storytime programmes provide the resources & education that enable parents/caregivers in disadvantaged communities to build safe and secure relationships with their tamariki.
Storytime Foundation is the only agency delivering books and information, free, into New Zealand’s most deprived homes through well child providers, to enhance early attachment, build cohesive families and improve social outcomes.
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[/vc_column_text][divider xs_height=”30″ sm_height=”30″ md_height=”30″ lg_height=”30″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row id=”goals” label=”goals” background_image=”234″ background_image_attachment=”fixed”][vc_column align=”center” width=”1/1″][divider xs_height=”60″ sm_height=”80″ md_height=”130″ lg_height=”130″][heading text_color=”text-light” header_align=”center”]Our Goals[/heading][bordered_divider divider_color=”#41c0be” divider_width=”60″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”10″ scroll_animation=”fadeIn” scroll_animation_delay=”0.4″][lead text_color=”text-light”]Storytime has an expert advisory board that monitors the programme delivery. We also survey parents that receive programme and nurses that deliver it. The goal is to reach every family within Deprivation Index 9 and 10 to improve early attachment, increase family unity and enhance social outcomes.[/lead][button type=”primary” size=”lg” label=”GIVE A LITTLE” link=”https://givealittle.co.nz/donate/org/booksforbabes” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”170″ scroll_animation=”fadeIn” scroll_animation_delay=”0.4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row id=”testimonials” label=”testimonials” overlay_colour=”#c92688″ overlay_opacity=”1″ background_image_attachment=”fixed”][vc_column align=”center” width=”1/1″][divider xs_height=”30″ sm_height=”30″ md_height=”30″ lg_height=”30″][heading text_color=”text-light” header_align=”center”]Testimonials[/heading][bordered_divider divider_color=”#41c0be” divider_width=”60″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”10″ scroll_animation=”fadeIn” scroll_animation_delay=”0.4″][testimonials group=”storytime” speed=”10000″ text_color=”text-light” margin_bottom=”70″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row id=”latestnews” label=”latestnews”][vc_column width=”1/1″][heading header_align=”center”]Latest News[/heading][bordered_divider divider_color=”#41c0be” divider_width=”60″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”10″ scroll_animation=”fadeIn” scroll_animation_delay=”0.4″][recent_posts style=”image” count=”4″ columns=”4″ scroll_animation=”fadeInLeft” scroll_animation_delay=”0.3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row overlay_colour=”#c92688″ overlay_opacity=”1″ background_image_attachment=”fixed”][vc_column align=”center” width=”5/6″][divider xs_height=”70″ sm_height=”70″ md_height=”70″ lg_height=”70″][lead text_color=”text-light” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″]Storytime Foundation is a registered charitable trust (CC22735). A $50 donation will cover the cost of one child completing the programme. All donations are tax deductible.[/lead][divider xs_height=”70″ sm_height=”70″ md_height=”70″ lg_height=”70″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][divider xs_height=”70″ sm_height=”70″ md_height=”70″ lg_height=”70″][button type=”primary” size=”lg” label=”GIVE A LITTLE” link=”https://givealittle.co.nz/donate/org/booksforbabes” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″ scroll_animation=”fadeIn” scroll_animation_delay=”0.4″][divider xs_height=”70″ sm_height=”70″ md_height=”70″ lg_height=”70″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][heading header_align=”center”]Our Funding Partners[/heading][bordered_divider divider_color=”#41c0be” divider_width=”60″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”10″ scroll_animation=”fadeIn” scroll_animation_delay=”0.4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner align=”center” width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”127″ link_type=”item” link=”http://tindall.org.nz” link_target=”_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner align=”center” width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”156″ link_type=”item” link=”https://mylotto.co.nz” link_target=”_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner align=”center” width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”146″ link_type=”item” link=”http://www.foundationnorth.org.nz” link_target=”_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner align=”center” width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”893″ link_type=”item” link=”https://www.teraupuawaieducationtrust.co.nz/” link_target=”_blank” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][divider xs_height=”30″ sm_height=”30″ md_height=”30″ lg_height=”30″][divider xs_height=”30″ sm_height=”30″ md_height=”30″ lg_height=”30″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column align=”center” width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”721″ link_type=”item” link=”https://rotoruatrust.org.nz/” link_target=”_blank” margin_top=”0″ onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][vc_column align=”center” width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”215″ image_size=”large” link_type=”item” link=”http://www.ratafoundation.org.nz” link_target=”_blank” margin_top=”0″ onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][vc_column align=”center” width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”157″ link_type=”item” link=”http://www.toddfoundation.org.nz” link_target=”_blank” margin_top=”0″ onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”723″ link_type=”item” link=”https://www.baytrust.org.nz” link_target=”_blank” margin_top=”0″ onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text margin_top=”30″]We also acknowledge the generosity of the following:
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text margin_top=”0″]Community Trust of Southland
Dept of Corrections
Four Winds Foundation
ILT Foundation
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Ovato Limited
Oxford Sports Trust
Tauranga Energy Community Trust
New Zealand Micrographic Services
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TSB Community Trust
WEL Energy Trust
Wellington Community Trust
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